First and foremost, I want to thank all of those in the Armed Forces for all they do and sacrifice to keep our country safe. Thank you!! Happy Veteran's Day!
I got the notice with my appointment scheduled with the new RE for December 4th. Things are moving along! Now, I just need to get my records all transferred over so that she'll have my background.
As I mentioned in my last post, I've been on Twitter for the past week or so. It's been a good tool for FLYing, as we've all been posting our quick updates as we get things done. It's the kick in the pants I've needed for the last couple of days.
Oh, I had to redo my aquarium this weekend. I went to clean it and then realized that my filter was broken and the gravel was icky so I just started over. It was a bit stressful since I had to move Fatty and Dottie to fish bowls while I got everything set up and allowed 24 hours for the new aquarium to get going before putting them back in. The lady at the pet shop said we would need to stir the fish bowls every so often so that there would be enough air for the fish in their temporary homes. We dutifully did so but felt a little silly doing it. It felt like I was making fish soup or something, LOL. Anyway, they are now happily back in their newly redesigned tank with a new filter, gravel and plants. I think it looks really nice and the colors actually go with the room better now, so that was a little bonus to make up for my stress.
In other news, Michael found out that Friday will be the last day on this crappy shift! Yippee! Things should be getting back to normal next week and we'll be able to have dinner together without having to rush through it. And I'll have my sweetie home when I'm home, YAY!
I guess that's all for now. I'm off to do some work. Have a great day!
Showing posts with label TTC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TTC. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Green Thumbs and Frogs
Hello all,
I think my black thumb is turning a bit greener! Yay!
We had a great weekend of yard work and boy was it a workout. My legs are finally not so sore today, thank goodness!
As I mentioned, Michael was out with his buddy on Saturday so I had the day to myself. I went to Sears to check out the appliances. I found a freezer that will work for us, but then I thoroughly confused myself with the ovens and couldn't make up my mind so I just turned around and walked out. I really need to figure this out this week so I can have the installs done next week. Anyway, I came back home and was doing some weeding out front so that started our gardening weekend.
The lillies that we planted are still looking a bit dreadful, but I'm just leaving them alone with the hope that all will be well next spring. I weeded around the light post and the dogwood tree and turned the mulch around and it looks like new. Then it was over to the front steps. They we full of weeds! How weeds grow in brick and concrete is beyond me, but I cleaned it all up and it looks really nice. Now, if I can just get the broken bricks fixed, I'll be in business. Oh, I know, maybe my brickie husband can do it! LOL, love ya babe! (In his defense, he's been working some crazy shifts and hours so he really hasn't had time to do it.)
On Sunday, we tore into the back yard and it looks awesome! With the help of M and S, we got a boat load done. We reclaimed our flowerbed from the crab grass that took over and S showed me that if we dig a little trench between the lawn and the flower bed that it will help keep the weeds from invading. It looks really nice too and like an actual flower bed. She also showed my where to trim the dead wood from the roses and just a bunch of other gardening type things that I should know. It's so awesome to have a MIL that is such a gardener!
Michael was a maniac with the sawsall. He cut down the three juniper bushes at the back foundation planting and then cut up the pine trees about 6 feet at the back property line so that you can see some of the tree trunk. We didn't lose any privacy by doing that since it's still all woods behind us, but it has made a nice area for a future shade garden and we gained back about four feet of yard. S said she had some hosta that we could have and I think it will look super nice in this flower bed-to-be. I think I'll just plant some annuals this year to fill in where the bushes came out since we might be doing the deck over in the fall so I don't want to waste any money on expensive perennials if they're just going to get pulled out or trampled during construction. M manned the wheelbarrow and made a gillion trips to the compost pile as S and I filled it up from all the weeding. She also helped Michael get the flag pole put up and we hung up the American flag as well as the Irish flag that C and S gave us with our last name crest in the white part. We've been waiting for a good breeze so that we can see the flags waving, but alas, so far they've just been hanging against the pole. I've got some pictures, but I don't have my camera with me to upload them, bummer. I'll try to do that tomorrow.
Thanks so much to M and S for all of your help!
Oh, one other tidbit....while I was weeding the front steps what do I see but a little frog jumping around at the base of the stairs. We also saw a bunch in the backyard on Sunday. I know it's an old wives tale, but maybe that's the start of something on our TTC journey. We shall see!
I think my black thumb is turning a bit greener! Yay!
We had a great weekend of yard work and boy was it a workout. My legs are finally not so sore today, thank goodness!
As I mentioned, Michael was out with his buddy on Saturday so I had the day to myself. I went to Sears to check out the appliances. I found a freezer that will work for us, but then I thoroughly confused myself with the ovens and couldn't make up my mind so I just turned around and walked out. I really need to figure this out this week so I can have the installs done next week. Anyway, I came back home and was doing some weeding out front so that started our gardening weekend.
The lillies that we planted are still looking a bit dreadful, but I'm just leaving them alone with the hope that all will be well next spring. I weeded around the light post and the dogwood tree and turned the mulch around and it looks like new. Then it was over to the front steps. They we full of weeds! How weeds grow in brick and concrete is beyond me, but I cleaned it all up and it looks really nice. Now, if I can just get the broken bricks fixed, I'll be in business. Oh, I know, maybe my brickie husband can do it! LOL, love ya babe! (In his defense, he's been working some crazy shifts and hours so he really hasn't had time to do it.)
On Sunday, we tore into the back yard and it looks awesome! With the help of M and S, we got a boat load done. We reclaimed our flowerbed from the crab grass that took over and S showed me that if we dig a little trench between the lawn and the flower bed that it will help keep the weeds from invading. It looks really nice too and like an actual flower bed. She also showed my where to trim the dead wood from the roses and just a bunch of other gardening type things that I should know. It's so awesome to have a MIL that is such a gardener!
Michael was a maniac with the sawsall. He cut down the three juniper bushes at the back foundation planting and then cut up the pine trees about 6 feet at the back property line so that you can see some of the tree trunk. We didn't lose any privacy by doing that since it's still all woods behind us, but it has made a nice area for a future shade garden and we gained back about four feet of yard. S said she had some hosta that we could have and I think it will look super nice in this flower bed-to-be. I think I'll just plant some annuals this year to fill in where the bushes came out since we might be doing the deck over in the fall so I don't want to waste any money on expensive perennials if they're just going to get pulled out or trampled during construction. M manned the wheelbarrow and made a gillion trips to the compost pile as S and I filled it up from all the weeding. She also helped Michael get the flag pole put up and we hung up the American flag as well as the Irish flag that C and S gave us with our last name crest in the white part. We've been waiting for a good breeze so that we can see the flags waving, but alas, so far they've just been hanging against the pole. I've got some pictures, but I don't have my camera with me to upload them, bummer. I'll try to do that tomorrow.
Thanks so much to M and S for all of your help!
Oh, one other tidbit....while I was weeding the front steps what do I see but a little frog jumping around at the base of the stairs. We also saw a bunch in the backyard on Sunday. I know it's an old wives tale, but maybe that's the start of something on our TTC journey. We shall see!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
It's Hump Day
It's Hump Day. I can't wait for the weekend, I just want to chill out and relax. I got some not so great news from Dr. O yesterday so I'm sad today. I think I want to find another doctor, not necesarrily because of what he told me but the way he told me. He doesn't have the best manner about him. I'd rather work with someone else on the next steps.
Anyway....on a happier note, we're going to look at a couple of houses tonight. I hope we find something we like soon. Thinking about decorating a new place makes me excited. I've done a few little projects around our current place and have a few other things I'd like to do as well. It's looking good and my Flybaby stuff is rolling along.
Well, that's all for now. I need to get back to work. TTYL.
Anyway....on a happier note, we're going to look at a couple of houses tonight. I hope we find something we like soon. Thinking about decorating a new place makes me excited. I've done a few little projects around our current place and have a few other things I'd like to do as well. It's looking good and my Flybaby stuff is rolling along.
Well, that's all for now. I need to get back to work. TTYL.
Monday, February 18, 2008
I've been slacking
So I realized today while checking out some other blogs, that I have not been doing so well with keeping up with my goal to blog more. Whoops! So I'm back.
The reality is that there hasn't been too much going on, but I'll try to catch you up on the little things.
Well, we're still on the house hunt. I'm feeling more optimistic as we are approaching spring. I'm seeing more houses hit the market and it also seems that the ridiculous bubble is finally bursting around here and we should be able to afford something bigger than a shoebox now. Yippee! I've seen lots of the listing that I've received from our realtor having price reductions so I think folks are getting the point that we're not going to pay $400k for a 900 sf ranch with no basement. I mean really, we're not looking for a mansion or anything, but let's be reasonable. Things are looking up!
Let's see, we went on another trip to Foxwoods with the yacht club on Saturday. Sadly, I think the casino is going to gradually collect back the money I won on our last visit. ;) Oh, well. We still had a blast. As usual, the party back at the club after was really fun. Plenty of food, beer and dancing to make the loss a little more tolerable. =)
I went to a baby shower on Sunday for our friend W. It was really nice. It was at a restaurant for brunch. W's husband, C, was there too. They got lots of nice things for the new baby. I can't wait to meet their new addition. Some of the little nieces that were there thought they were going to get to meet the baby at the shower. How cute!
On the baby front for us, this cycle is chugging along. We had our preliminary tests done and now are just waiting to see what happens. If we catch it this time, Michael may be sharing his bday! Oh, well, I'm trying to not think about it too much because then I'll just start going crazy. So we're just going along and we'll meet with Dr. O later in the month for a follow-up to see where we are.
What else...oh, Michael sent me some beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day. They are so pretty and came in a pretty pink vase with a little picture frame. The smell fantatstic! I got him some fancy Swiss chocolates and we enjoyed our traditional pepperoni pizza for dinner. It was a nice night. I have the best hubby ever!
I can't really think of much more right now, but I'll be back. I promise! Talk to you soon!
The reality is that there hasn't been too much going on, but I'll try to catch you up on the little things.
Well, we're still on the house hunt. I'm feeling more optimistic as we are approaching spring. I'm seeing more houses hit the market and it also seems that the ridiculous bubble is finally bursting around here and we should be able to afford something bigger than a shoebox now. Yippee! I've seen lots of the listing that I've received from our realtor having price reductions so I think folks are getting the point that we're not going to pay $400k for a 900 sf ranch with no basement. I mean really, we're not looking for a mansion or anything, but let's be reasonable. Things are looking up!
Let's see, we went on another trip to Foxwoods with the yacht club on Saturday. Sadly, I think the casino is going to gradually collect back the money I won on our last visit. ;) Oh, well. We still had a blast. As usual, the party back at the club after was really fun. Plenty of food, beer and dancing to make the loss a little more tolerable. =)
I went to a baby shower on Sunday for our friend W. It was really nice. It was at a restaurant for brunch. W's husband, C, was there too. They got lots of nice things for the new baby. I can't wait to meet their new addition. Some of the little nieces that were there thought they were going to get to meet the baby at the shower. How cute!
On the baby front for us, this cycle is chugging along. We had our preliminary tests done and now are just waiting to see what happens. If we catch it this time, Michael may be sharing his bday! Oh, well, I'm trying to not think about it too much because then I'll just start going crazy. So we're just going along and we'll meet with Dr. O later in the month for a follow-up to see where we are.
What else...oh, Michael sent me some beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day. They are so pretty and came in a pretty pink vase with a little picture frame. The smell fantatstic! I got him some fancy Swiss chocolates and we enjoyed our traditional pepperoni pizza for dinner. It was a nice night. I have the best hubby ever!
I can't really think of much more right now, but I'll be back. I promise! Talk to you soon!
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